Urban Transformation
Why we must reimagine real estate for a better future
Prioritizing sustainability, resilience and affordability in real estate through tech and collaboration, will drive thriving, future-ready spaces.
Kalin Bracken
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Geographies in Depth
What's led to China's property-market woes and what does that mean for the world?
The losses and late debt repayments among China's property-developing behemoths are worrying – but international investors are hoping it is not contagious.
Climate Action
Decarbonizing real estate: How to price the net zero transition to avoid a 'carbon bubble'
Net zero transition costs for existing building stock need to be factored in now to ensure the industry does not face a 'carbon bubble' valuation crisis.
How do you make housing affordable? An expert explains
The increased risk of global recession coupled with a shortage of affordable housing means cities must work with developers to tackle the housing crisis.
Climate Action
How do you decarbonize real estate? An expert explains
Real estate drives approximately 40% of global carbon emissions, we must decarbonize the industry if we are going to stay within our net zero targets
Climate Action
How can the real estate industry become more resilient? An expert explains
Both climate change and the transition to net zero could have major costs for the real estate sector. Resilience is no longer optional, says this expert.
What is real estate in the metaverse? An expert explains
Metaverse real estate can be a key component of a robust omnichannel strategy. The Forum spoke with Mark E. Rose, Chairman and CEO of Avison Young, about the future of property buying in ...
Jobs and the Future of Work
How can real estate keep up with the changing workplace? An expert explains
Hybrid work is here, but that doesn't mean the office is dead. Instead, an expert explains, shared workplaces are becoming key for collaboration and productivity.
The future of the office is changing: here’s how to improve the occupant experience
Businesses face the challenge of getting people back into offices post-pandemic. A new toolkit aims to help landlords understand the needs of their tenants.
Here are five policies to help solve the global housing crisis
The housing crisis is causing deep unrest due to dissatisfaction over living conditions for a multigenerational group – with the youngest being most impacted.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Think you need a smart building? Here are 8 real business drivers for adopting real estate tech
What are the business drivers motivating technology decisions in real estate? More clarity on these would remove barriers to successful technology adoption for smart buildings
Financial and Monetary Systems
What is the Evergrande debt crisis and why does it matter for the global economy?
Evergrande debt is now over $305 billion. The world’s most indebted real estate company is on the brink of collapse, and the news sent global markets tumbling.
America’s infrastructure: back on track or off the rails?
There is debate on infrastructure investment as a means of sustained growth, but returns are realized over long time periods and promise to improve quality of life for all citizens.
Urban Transformation
Real estate must become more liveable, sustainable and affordable. Here's how.
We can make our spaces more liveable, sustainable, resilient and affordable by leveraging technology, rethinking design and improving community engagement